The benevolent Lady Anne Clifford
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The benevolent Lady Anne Clifford
Image: © Des Colhoun Taken: 7 Dec 2017
Lady Anne was a pioneering woman of great energy and action in the 17th century. On inheriting her father's estates she embarked on a programme of castle and church restoration in Yorkshire as well as Cumbria. She restored Appleby castle which was to become her favourite home.
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Image Location
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54.576018
Longitude
-2.489889